Man Dies After Being Forced Out of Ambulance: Investigation Launched
TL;DR
Video footage shows EMTs calling police on a man experiencing a medical crisis, leading to his removal from an ambulance and subsequent death. Rochester's mayor is deeply concerned and has called for an investigation into the incident, expressing dismay at learning about it only recently. The family seeks answers, and the mayor is pushing for new processes and safeguards to prevent such incidents in the future. The city's ambulance service provider and police chief have also initiated internal investigations into the matter.
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- Rochester patient dies two weeks after being kicked out of ambulance, collapsing on sidewalk New York Post
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